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Following the breakout of a fire after a storage tank caused an explosion at the New American Oil refinery in Argentina, workers launched a strike calling for better safety measures. The incident that caused the death of three individuals has now led to union leaders, representatives of oil companies, and local government figures signing a deal to improve ‘training programmes and prepare…
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Yesterday, an explosion at the New American Oil Refinery in Neuquen, Argentina caused a fire. Three workers died while fire fighters worked to control the fire. The mayor of Plaza Huincul, Gustavo Suarez, says they tried to control the fire immediately so it did not spread to other adjoining tanks. The Petroleum union declared a strike after the accident. Reports are still unsure of how the…
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Brooge Energy, a Cayman Islands-based infrastructure provider, announced that it has engaged thyssenkrupp Uhde, a leading German chemical technology and EPC provider, to undertake  the  technical study of its planned green hydrogen and green ammonia plant. The study will cover the green hydrogen production facilities, the ammonia plant, and the associated utilities. The study aims to provide…
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SBM Offshore and Imodco announce that Imodco ammonia CALM terminal has been awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) by DNV. Imodco’s new ammonia CALM terminal is an adaptation of existing CALM technology to meet the new requirements of ammonia. Green ammonia is a solution within the new energy mix. The use of Imodco’s architecture of Single Point Mooring terminals will provide …
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South Korea's leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, SK Gas, is expanding its current liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen business in plans to become eco-friendly and carbon neutral within the industry. Starting from 2024, they are planning on becoming an LNG company that imports, stores and supplies the gas with a goal of converting to a hydrogen business. SK Gas intends to…
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Salvage operations to secure the FSO Safer tanker, a floating oil storage vessel situated off the Yemen coast, have received a further €7.5 million years rose to bridge the current funding gap and aid the repossession of the tanker. The operation, which will be led by the United Nations aims at preventing a major oil spill within the Red Sea. Due to years of neglect, the FSO Safer tanker has…
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daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, and Exolum, Europe's leading liquid product logistics company, have announced the completion of work to expand and improve the efficiency of the fuel storage facilities at Dublin Airport. daa and Exolum's investment of €40 million includes the installation of a new hydrocarbon storage terminal at Dublin Airport, doubling the plant's storage…
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CTCI, an engineering procurement and construction company, have confirmed that the construction for the Aemetis Riverbank Carbon Zero sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel plant is on schedule. Aemetis, a California based renewable fuels company focused on negative carbon intensity products originally announced the plans for the project in October 2021. The Aemetis Carbon Zero plant is…
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Shell Global Solutions International BV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing low-carbon and highly efficient energy solutions that support the energy transition. The agreement will focus on projects that produce green hydrogen for industrial applications at Shell and its customers, as well as enhancing collaboration in the…
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ARAMCO president and CEO Amin H. Nasser have highlighted the desperate need for a more credible energy transition plan moving forward. A new global consensus that accurately and appropriately addresses climate issues and security challenges are needed for a brighter future, according to Amin H. Nasser. In a recent speech at the Schlumberger Digital Forum, Nasser suggested that three pillars…
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A fire that broke out at a BP oil refinery in Ohio has injured two people. Witnesses saw giant smoke clouds as the fire spread across the refinery. BP commented that it shut its refinery in Ohio, after the fire, which injured two, broke out. BP is yet to comment on the cause of the fire; however, it is speculated that leaking fumes from a crude oil unit may have been responsible for the…
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In 2023 Tank Storage Magazine and FETSA are collaborating to produce the largest conference for the talk storage sector taking place during StocExpo in Rotterdam on the 14-16 March 2023. Running alongside this will be the all-new Asset Management & Integrity Conference. The event attracts over 3,000 storage operators, traders, oil gas, chemical, ammonia & hydrogen producers, ports,…
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Coming out as we round up AntwerpXL, the upcoming October/November edition of Tank Storage Magazine is packed full of news and features to expand on what terminal operators have learned all through the event season. With a focus on future fuels, cybersecurity and LNG storage, this issue will also include: Exclusive interview with Arabian Chemical Terminals about their brand-new start-up…
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The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge has opened an expression of interest to understand green hydrogen and energy storage projects that have the potential to be carried out in the CIUDEN Technology Development Centre in Léon. The opening of the expression of interest is to gauge possible projects which promote the development of green hydrogen technologies and…
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PETRONAS has launched a clean energy solutions provider GENTARI. Owned by PETRONAS, GENTARI hopes to become an integrated clean energy solutions provider. They will begin by boasting a portfolio of renewable energy, hydrogen and green mobility solutions for commercial, industrial and retail customers. GENTARI aims to stand out, by offering a complete model, which aims to fulfill each…
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Gas giant Shell has announced that its chief executive officer, Ben van Beurden, will step down at the end of 2022. The firm has appointed Wael Sawan as the new CEO. In a statement, Shell commented that Wael’s appointment is effective January 1, 2023, when he will also join the board of directors at the company. Ben van Beurden will continue working as an adviser to the board until June 30,…
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Petrochemicals play a crucial role in the chemical industry. Firstly, they mark the starting point of almost all chemical value chains and, hence, provide a secure raw material basis to all the subsequent segments, such as specialties, fine chemicals or polymers, the more so as the majority of chemical plants in Europe is backwards integrated. Secondly, individually they represent also one of the…
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Re-Gen Robotics operates with a focus on achieving and maintaining world-class safety standards to mitigate risks and underpin hazards. This goal underpins the company ethos. Re-Gen Robotics’ 100% no man entry Zone 0 EX rated robotic tank cleaning solution ensures the integrity of oil tanks, enhances performance and supports all regulatory compliance. In three years, Re-Gen Robotics has…
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The oil and gas industry is undergoing rapid transformation from fast-advancing technologies. Everywhere, systems are being streamlined, procedures rewritten, and methodology redefined. It’s the inevitable direction the industry has to take to metamorphose into the modern technological age. While wireless sensors are not new, recent innovations, such as LoRaWAN communication, offer significant…
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The 2022 conference of the Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA) was held in Brussels, Belgium. The focus for this year was very much on the future of the industry and how it will be able to adapt for the energy transition. It included interesting talks, lively panel discussions and even an interactive session with a smartphone app. FETSA chair Ulfert Cornelius welcomed…
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